Women's Tennis

Rhody Rallies to 4-3 Win over Army West Point

Apr 11, 2017

How It Happened
Rhode Island took four wins in singles play to earn a home victory over Army West Point today at the Hassenfeld Tennis Complex.

Ariel Haber won the match clincher at #6 singles, in a three-set thriller - 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 - to preserve the 4-3 victory. After falling at the #5 singles position, Mihaela Codreanu and Tiara Higuchi each won in straight sets at #1 and #4 singles, respectively to tie the match at 2-2.

Rhody again trailed, after a loss at #2 singles made it 3-2. But Rachel Smilansky earned a two-set victory at #3 before Haber's match clincher.

Quotable:
"Today was another close match and we are thrilled to preserve the victory! It was a good win over a very good Army team. Our young players are learning every match how to compete for every point. Overall, it was a very good day for our young team and program."
- head coach Tim Murphy

What's Next
Rhode Island travels to Philadelphia this weekend to take on Atlantic 10 foes La Salle and Saint Joseph's on April 14 and 15.